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About OCC
Founded in 1863, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises the national banking system comprised of almost 1,700 commercial banks holding more than 68 percent of the nation's banking assets. The OCC ensures a safe, sound, and competitive banking system that supports the citizens, communities, and economy of the United States.

For more information about the OCC, log on to our Web site at www.occ.gov or contact the OCC's Communications Division at (202) 874-4700. For technical assistance, including password resets, please call 1-800-641-5925.